Millionaires, Mansions, and Motor Yachts An Era of Opulence by Ross MacTaggart ISBN 13: 9780393057621

Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 2004. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: W.W. Norton & Co Inc, 2004 Through a lively text and 250 stunning duotone images (most never previously published), Millionaires, Mansions, and Motor Yachts re-creates an era of opulence and extravagance that today seems incredible. Dominating this volume are the mansions and yachts of Alfred and Jessie du Pont. Equally larger-than-life personalities include Thomas Lawson, his expansive estate, Dreamwold, and yachts such as Dreamer; empire builder John Spreckels's 227-foot Venetia; Emily Cadwalader, who commissioned a vessel destined for world renown as a U.S. presidential yacht, before checkmating this achievement by ordering the largest private yacht ever built, the 407-foot Savarona; Eugene Tompkins, the "Napoleon of Theater Managers"; George Fabyan; Harry Darlington; and William Rands.
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NY: Norton, 2004. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover, 256 pages. Through a lively text and 250 stunning duotone images (most never previously published), Millionaires, Mansions, and Motor Yachts re-creates an era of opulence and extravagance that today seems incredible. Dominating this volume are the mansions and yachts of Alfred and Jessie du Pont. Equally larger-than-life personalities include Thomas Lawson, his expansive estate, Dreamwold, and yachts such as Dreamer; empire builder John Spreckels's 227-foot Venetia; Emily Cadwalader, who commissioned a vessel destined for world renown as a U.S. presidential yacht, before checkmating this achievement by ordering the largest private yacht ever built, the 407-foot Savarona; Eugene Tompkins, the "Napoleon of Theater Managers"; George Fabyan; Harry Darlington; and William Rands. Enfolded in this volume's fascinating pages are not only the wealthy individuals who shaped this era but also curmudgeonly writer/yachtsman Thomas Fleming Day,… Read More

New York: W. W. Norton & Company. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393057623 . Fine in a Fine dust jacket. ; 10.1 X 0.9 X 11.4 inches; 256 pages .

W. W. Norton & Company, 2004-11-16. hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Norton New York, 2004 Sealed new copy of the stunning Norton edition surveying the lives of the super rich. New as can be, this has been stored unopened and unread in a low light book room. An essential work for all who find the opulent lifestyle of wealthy people fascinating. Stylish photographs illustrate the comforts and the facilities of yacht and mansion owning merchants in the early part of the 20th century. This is a large format heavy book that may require extra postage according to destination. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Hardcover. New/New.

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: W W Norton & Co Inc. New. 2004. Hardcover. 0393057623 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- with a bonus offer-- .